sued; suing
Definition of sue
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : to seek justice or right from (a person) by legal process specifically : to bring an action against
b : to proceed with and follow up (a legal action) to proper termination
3 obsolete : to make petition to or for
Sue
biographical nameDefinition of Sue (Entry 2 of 2)
Eugène 1804–1857 originally Marie-Joseph Sue French novelist
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The first known use of sue was in the 14th century
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